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Discussion about Scrum usually focus on the ScrumMaster or product owner. For a successful transition, however, the development team must also go through a transition phase in which they have to change the way they write code.

Our team delivered value every sprint because of the way it was organized across on-site and offshore offices. We had a highly motivated team. Here I highlight some of the factors that led to the success of the project.

The culture of learning germinates at the moment an Agile team realizes its shortcomings and begins to take regular steps toward improvement. With this in mind, we decided to implement a continuous retrospective method in our team.

When I am approached for a position as a ScrumMaster or an Agile product manager, I know that the hiring managers usually are really looking for an experienced trainer or coach to educate and transition teams to Agile. A series of specific questions helps determine whether the fit may be right.